Unicorn Group, a pan-African investment firm focused on innovative ideas, startups, and early-stage firms in Africa’s technology and technology-enabled sectors, is thrilled to announce the opening of the Unicorn Incubation Campus in Accra. The Unicorn Incubation and Innovation Campus Accra will set a new standard for everyone with an idea and address the issues encountered by entrepreneurs and startups across West Africa, after the introduction of the company’s incubation campuses in Lagos, San Francisco, and Dallas.

“The Unicorn Incubation Campus Accra further reiterates our commitment towards spurring innovation and empowering African entrepreneurs to identify and build sustainable and competitive companies that will contribute to the economic growth of Africa.

“We believe that the Unicorn Incubation Campus will be a game changer for all entrepreneurs in Ghana who want to launch their dreams,” said the Chairman Unicorn Group, Dr. Akintoye Akindele.

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Minister of Information Ghana, Kojo Nkrumah, commissioned the Unicorn Incubation Campus for entrepreneurs and innovators. Also in attendance were Chairman UBI Group, Salma Okonkwo, Director Unicorn Group, Dr. Wura Abiola, and General Partner Vector Innovation Fund, Kojo Anna.

“It is exciting that the Unicorn Incubation Campus is happening in Accra, entrepreneurs face several problems, with an ecosystem like this that provides access to 24-hour co-working spaces, technology, networking, training and mentorship, entrepreneurs can harness the opportunities to create global brands,” Minister of Information, Kojo Nkrumah commented at the launch ceremony.

Unicorn Group is pleased to support an ecosystem that will empower entrepreneurs to bring their ambitious ideas to life and propel us toward the Africa we desire as Africans continue to innovate and position the continent as an increasingly attractive destination for investment, global competition, and technology-based solutions.

Charles Rapulu Udoh

Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer who has advised startups across Africa on issues such as startup funding (Venture Capital, Debt financing, private equity, angel investing etc), taxation, strategies, etc. He also has special focus on the protection of business or brands’ intellectual property rights ( such as trademark, patent or design) across Africa and other foreign jurisdictions.
He is well versed on issues of ESG (sustainability), media and entertainment law, corporate finance and governance.
He is also an award-winning writer